Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1049 Prometheus vs Sampson
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Short shoots in and drives through. Tarver sprawls well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Short has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tarver wants to clinch up but Short keeps it at a distance.
Short misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Tarver counters by clinching up.
Tarver tries to work over Short's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Short drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Antonio Tarver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Short.
Tarver can't find room to land a body shot as Short controls the action.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Short to keep the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Tarver.
Tarver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Short's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver is leaning against Short and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Short looks winded!
Tarver pushes Short back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarver jumps guard but Short turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tarver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Short's elbow.
Tarver misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Tarver. #T1#
A body shot lands from Tarver.
Tarver scores with a hook to the body.
Tarver digs a right hand into Short's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Short's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tarver.
Tarver lands a nice uppercut.
Tarver tries to throw a body punch but Short avoids it by throwing Tarver back against the cage.
Tarver is working Short over against the cage.
Tarver misses with a punch to the body.
Tarver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Short.
Tarver lands a body punch.
Tarver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tarver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tarver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tarver pushes Short back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarver cracks Short with a nice body shot.#T2#
Tarver lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Tarver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Tarver as the two fighters clinch.
Tarver works on Short's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Tarver pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Short passes into side control.
Tarver wants to control but Short postures up.
Tarver is trying to improve his position.
Tarver is trying to control Short's posture but Short avoids it.
Tarver is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tappelukerho, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Tarver is trying to improve his position.
Tarver is working hard here to advance position.
Short wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarver keeps working.
Tarver is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tarver is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Short is trying to work for a kimura but Tarver is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Tarver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Short keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Tarver actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tarver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Tarver dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Tarver takes the fight into the clinch.
Tarver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Short just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tarver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Short backwards. #CUT#It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Short prevents a body shot from Tarver.
A right hand to the body from Tarver.
Tarver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Short or not. #TD#
Tarver jumps into guard, dragging Short to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Short missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1##SUB#
Tarver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Short defends well.
Short looking to pass the guard.
Tarver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Short can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Short passes Tarver's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tarver trying to hold on to Short's head to control him but Short postures up.
Short content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Short is trying to control. Tarver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Short working over Tarver with some ground and pound. Tarver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Short is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Short can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tarver is looking to escape. #T3#
Short sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Short misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarver tries to reverse the position but Short maintains control.
Tarver slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tarver is looking to control Short's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tarver avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Short is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tarver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarver taking some punishment here, with Short in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jerry Short will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jerry Short's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tarver scores with a hook to the body. Short takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Short has a takedown stuffed.
As Short tries to get set, Tarver tries to push him back and clinch up but Short manages to avoid the attempt.
Short gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tarver misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Short decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tarver's guard.
Tarver is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tarver keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Short trying to control but Tarver is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tarver is looking for a triangle but Short pushes his legs off easily.
Tarver trying to control the position.
Short slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Short is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tarver looks calm but he's in trouble here. Short gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tarver is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Short lets go of the hold and Tarver can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Short!

Event: SYN 1041 Balin vs Sergey
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Tarver misses with a hook #TD2#
and Hall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tarver's guard.
Tarver looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tarver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tarver being controlled here, momentarily.
Tarver seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Tarver throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hall escapes and throws Tarver's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Hall in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tarver is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robbie Hall!
A very excited looking Robbie Hall rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SYN 1036 Danger vs McGuire
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Tarver swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vinogradov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vinogradov throws out a powerful jab.
Vinogradov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vinogradov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vinogradov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vinogradov throws a hook but Tarver blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vinogradov.
Vinogradov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinogradov. Tarver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tarver throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov ducks under a wild hook from Tarver.
Tarver wants to clinch.#T1#
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinogradov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tarver throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov tests Tarver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Tarver's shoulder, as Tarver tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Vinogradov there.
Tarver swings widly with a right hand
and Vinogradov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Tarver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Tarver as he connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tarver checks a leg kick.
Vinogradov throws a right hand that Tarver ducks under and follows up with a left that Tarver also avoids with ease.
As Vinogradov tries to get set, Tarver tries to push him back and clinch up but Vinogradov manages to avoid the attempt.
Vinogradov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarver throws the left hand but Vinogradov avoids the punch easily.
Vinogradov connects with a body shot that sends Tarver's belly button to the back.
Vinogradov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tarver.
It looked like Tarver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tarver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tarver is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vinogradov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vinogradov thuds his right hand into Tarver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tarver misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tarver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarver moves away.
Tarver slips under a jab from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov moves away from the strike by Tarver.
Vinogradov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tarver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vinogradov.
Tarver on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tarver lands a jab.
Vinogradov misses with a straight left.
Tarver wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Tarver closes the distance and pushes Vinogradov back into the cage.
Tarver prevents a body shot from Vinogradov.
Tarver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vinogradov walks away with a smile on his face. Tarver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tarver slips a jab from Vinogradov.
Tarver throws a right hand that misses
and Vinogradov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Tarver clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tarver.
Tarver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tarver lands with a light punch inside.
Tarver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarver tries to pull guard but Vinogradov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tarver fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Tarver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vinogradov blocks a body shot from Tarver.
Tarver misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarver misses with a punch to the body.
Tarver tries to work over Vinogradov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4##BC2#
Vinogradov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinogradov.
Tarver is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vinogradov tests Tarver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinogradov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarver is just out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vinogradov!
Vinogradov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vinogradov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarver manages to avoid it.
Tarver throws the left hand but Vinogradov avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Tarver has closed the distance and engaged Vinogradov in a clinch.
Tarver lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tarver working aggressively here.
Vinogradov wants to break free but Tarver has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vinogradov scores with the left hand. Tarver knows he should have avoided that one.
Vinogradov looks to land a right hand but Tarver moved out of range.
Vinogradov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tarver swings for the body but Vinogradov moves out of range.
Vinogradov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vinogradov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vinogradov moves away from the strike by Tarver.
Vinogradov throws a hook but Tarver avoids it easily.
Vinogradov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vinogradov looks to land a combination. Tarver sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarver is just out of range.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarver slips under a jab.
Tarver tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vinogradov manages to circle out of the way.
Tarver avoids the body shot from Vinogradov.
Tarver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinogradov.#T1#
Vinogradov misses the jab.
Tarver swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tarver tries to clinch but Vinogradov moves away
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarver manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov tests Tarver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tarver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vinogradov lands a jab to the head.
Vinogradov throws a body punch but Tarver moves out of range.
Tarver is looking to counter the offense by Vinogradov and move into the clinch.
Tarver closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vinogradov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarver looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vinogradov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tarver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarver slips under a jab from Vinogradov.#T2#
Vinogradov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vinogradov scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinogradov looks to land a right hand but Tarver moved out of range.
Vinogradov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vinogradov.
Tarver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut.
Tarver wants to clinch but Vinogradov slips to the side
and Vinogradov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vinogradov lands with a straight right. Tarver didn't see that one coming.
Tarver moves to clinch but Vinogradov breaks away
and Vinogradov counters with a stiff right hand.
Vinogradov scores with a shot to the body.
Tarver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Vinogradov takes a swing at Tarver's ribcage but misses.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut.
Vinogradov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
Vinogradov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarver.
Vinogradov throws a series of strikes that have Tarver backpedaling.
Tarver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a right and a left that Tarver avoids nicely.
Tarver is looking to clinch.
Vinogradov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarver manages to avoid it.
Tarver tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vinogradov manages to circle out of the way.
Tarver tries to clinch up but Vinogradov circles away and keeps his distance.
Vinogradov throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Vinogradov misses the target.
Vinogradov digs a good body shot into Tarver's ribs.#T4#
Vinogradov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarver.
Tarver takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vinogradov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vinogradov, as that shot connected.
Tarver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
Tarver is looking to counter the offense by Vinogradov and move into the clinch.
Tarver misses with a lunging right hand
and Vinogradov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Vinogradov.
Tarver throws a looping overhand right but Vinogradov ducks down to avoid it.
Vinogradov misses with a wild body shot.
Tarver checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tarver seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tarver is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vinogradov lands a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tarver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vinogradov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vinogradov wants to land a leg kick but Tarver is out of range.
Tarver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vinogradov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vinogradov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vinogradov misses with the combination.
A cross from Tarver lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vinogradov misses with a looping left.
Vinogradov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vinogradov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tarvers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Tarver moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
Tarver tries to counter by clinching up but Vinogradov breaks away and moves out of range.
Jab from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarver.
Tarver is looking to counter the offense by Vinogradov and move into the clinch.
Tarver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinogradov.
Tarver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vinogradov momentarily.
Tarver takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tarver throws a lazy right hand but Vinogradov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarver moves to clinch but Vinogradov breaks away
and Vinogradov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vinogradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tarver.
Vinogradov throws a hook but Tarver avoids it easily.
Vinogradov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Tarver tries to clinch up
and Vinogradov counters with a right hand to the body.
Vinogradov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarver.
Tarver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Vinogradov misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarver takes a swing at Vinogradov's ribcage but misses.
Vinogradov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarver slips a straight right by Vinogradov.
A jab from Tarver misses.
Vinogradov digs a good hook to Tarver's body.
Vinogradov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarver. Tarver circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Tarver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinogradov throws out the jab.
Tarver is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vinogradov misses with a hook. Tarver ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Tarver has Vinogradov up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Vinogradov.
Tarver jumps guard but Vinogradov stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tarver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vinogradov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tarver struggles to land a body shot inside as Vinogradov controls his hands.
Tarver tries to throw a body punch but Vinogradov avoids it by throwing Tarver back against the cage.
Tarver lands a hook that snaps the head of Vinogradov backwards.
Vinogradov prevents a body shot from Tarver.
Sergey Vinogradov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tarver working aggressively here. #T4#
Vinogradov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarver struggles to land a body shot inside as Vinogradov controls his hands.
Tarver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tarver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vinogradov's elbow.
Tarver misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Vinogradov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinogradov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarver takes a jab right on the kisser.
Antonio Tarver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinogradov moves away from the strike by Tarver.
Vinogradov unleashes a big counter combination but Tarver bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Vinogradov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vinogradov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1029 Return of Tarver
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Tarver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trollslayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trollslayer feints the counter takedown.
Tarver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trollslayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tarver lands a nice shot that snaps Trollslayer's head back.
Trollslayer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Antonio Tarver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarver looks to land a right hand but Trollslayer moved out of range.
And Trollslayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Tarver pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver misses the jab.
Trollslayer with the counter takedown but Tarver avoids it easily.
Tarver swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Trollslayer counters with a takedown into side control.
Trollslayer working away.#T1#
Tarver defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer working the ground and pound but Tarver is defending the strikes.
Tarver tries to bench press Trollslayer off him but Trollslayer keeps the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Trollslayer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Trollslayer lands an elbow.
Tarver tries to bench press Trollslayer off him but Trollslayer keeps the position.
Tarver can't do much from the bottom here.
Tarver avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Trollslayer.
Trollslayer working away.
Trollslayer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tarver to see if he's OK.
Trollslayer looks up at the clock and then as Tarver takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Trollslayer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Tarver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trollslayer grinds an elbow into Tarver's temple.
Tarver is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Trollslayer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tarver's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarver takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Trollslayer is working Tarver over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tarver can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarver taking a bit of punishment here - Trollslayer scoring with strikes.
Tarver on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Trollslayer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tarver is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Tarver is rocked!
Trollslayer looks up at the clock and then as Tarver takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Trollslayer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Tarver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trollslayer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tarver to see if he's OK.
Tarver struggling a bit here.
Tarver seems to have got his legs back now.
Trollslayer cracks Tarver with a big right hand but Tarver just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tarver taking a bit of punishment here - Trollslayer scoring with strikes. #T3#
Tarver takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tarver on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tarver wants to control but Trollslayer postures up.
Trollslayer landing a few strikes.
Trollslayer working the head and body with strikes.
Tarver wants to control but Trollslayer postures up.
Trollslayer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Trollslayer scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Tarver is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Trollslayer can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: SYN 1006 Vice vs Dooms
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tarver, as that shot connected.
Barbosa lands with a right hand.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tarver throws a good cross that connects.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarver tries to counter by clinching up but Barbosa breaks away and moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Tarver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarver throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarver looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Tarver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tarver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarver.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarver looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.#T1#
Tarver slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Tarver tries to counter by clinching up but Barbosa breaks away and moves out of range.
Tarver misses with a hook.
A jab from Tarver misses.
Barbosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Tarver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Barbosa tries to get set, Tarver tries to push him back and clinch up but Barbosa manages to avoid the attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Tarver seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tarver throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Barbosa tests Tarver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tarver doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tarver counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Tarver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
A little feinted left hand from Tarver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barbosa!
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Tarver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarver defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Tarver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa misses with the combination.
Tarver seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Tarver moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Tarver is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barbosa cracks Tarver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barbosa!
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
As Barbosa tries to get set, Tarver tries to push him back and clinch up but Barbosa manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Tarver ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Tarver tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Tarver defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Tarver closes the distance and clinches.
Tarver lands a body punch.
Tarver tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarver uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Barbosa decides to pull guard.
Barbosa controls Tarver momentarily but Tarver frees himself.
Tarver trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Tarver defends easily. #T4#
Tarver slips nicely into half guard.
Barbosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarver is working away from the top position though.
Barbosa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tarver with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Barbosa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Tarver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarver wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarver tries to counter by clinching up but Barbosa breaks away and moves out of range.
Tarver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Tarver clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tarver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Tarver with a series of wild strikes but Tarver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Barbosa tries to get set, Tarver tries to push him back and clinch up but Barbosa manages to avoid the attempt.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Barbosa misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Tarver moves away and avoids it.
Tarver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Tarver tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barbosa manages to circle out of the way.
Barbosa lands a jab to the nose.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa throws a hook but Tarver blocks it.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Tarver with a series of wild strikes but Tarver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tarver back to the cage. Barbosa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tarver slips under a jab.
Tarver slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Tarver throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tarver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Tarver with a series of wild strikes but Tarver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tarver is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barbosa.
Tarver fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tarver working aggressively here. #BC2#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarver feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Tarver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tarver.
Tarver jumps guard but Barbosa stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Tarver. #T3#
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Tarver has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Barbosa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tarver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tarver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tarver lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tarver misses with a punch to the body.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but Barbosa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tarver misses with the head strike.
Tarver misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tarver moves into range and clinches up with Barbosa.
Tarver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Barbosa.
Tarver misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Barbosa pulls guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Tarver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarver has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Tarver trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tarver drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barbosa dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Tarver controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself. #SUB#
Tarver has an active guard here but Barbosa has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tarver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Tarver lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the cage and back into range.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Barbosa tries to get set, Tarver tries to push him back and clinch up but Barbosa manages to avoid the attempt.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Tarver counters by clinching up.
Tarver tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Tarver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Tarver fails to pull guard.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarver backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Tarver scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarver.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarver seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Tarver staying out of range there.
Tarver is looking to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch.
Tarver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Tarver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Tarver tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barbosa manages to circle out of the way.
Tarver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Tarver gets a clinch. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch. #CL#
Tarver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Tarver moves away and avoids it.
As Barbosa tries to get set, Tarver tries to push him back and clinch up but Barbosa manages to avoid the attempt.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Tarver avoids them all with ease.
Tarver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tarver tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away. #T2#
Tarver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarver is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarver is just out of range.
Tarver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tarver tries to clinch up.
And Barbosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Tarver pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barbosa scores with a three punch combo!
Tarver throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarver moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Tarver's shoulder, as Tarver tries to avoid the shot.
Tarver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarver moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tarver seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tarver circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Tarver darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Barbosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Tarver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tarver is tightening it up a little... Barbosa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Barbosa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Barbosa taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tarver!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 999 Olsen vs Washington
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Tarver clinches up against the cage.
Tarver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tarver lands with a short shot to the head.
Tarver jumps guard but Short stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Short prevents a body shot from Tarver.
Short is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tarver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Tarver jumps guard and drags Short to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tarver keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Tarver has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Tarver is looking for a triangle but Short pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Short got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Short has managed to get both his arms back between Tarver's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tarver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Short gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Tarver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Short manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tarver looking for a guillotine here but Short defends easily. #T1#
Tarver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Short trying to control but Tarver is working from the bottom.
Short is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Short drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Short jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tarver working for a triangle but Short defends it easily.
Tarver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tarver keeping full guard, as Short tries to pass.
Short trying to control but Tarver is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tarver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tarver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Short is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Short has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Short postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Tarver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Short is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tarver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Tarver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Short can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Short trying to control but Tarver is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Short accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Short drops back looking for a leg! Tarver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tarver manages to kick Short off! Short jumps back into Tarver's guard.
Tarver keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Short looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tarver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tarver is tightening it up a little... Short has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Short reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Short taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tarver!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Tarver!
Our winner, Antonio Tarver, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 990 Joad vs Morrison
Date: Jun 06, 2023

#R1#
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarver.
Tarver throws a hook to the side of Smif's head but Smif sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarver misses with a lunging right hand
and Smif makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tarver tries to move into range but Smif moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tarver swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
Tarver throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver misses with a jab to the body
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarver misses with a jab to the body
and Smif counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Smif releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Tarver moves to clinch but Smif breaks away
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarver swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Smif has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tarver is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tarver looks to clinch
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarver lands a nice shot to the body.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smif doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarver moves away.#T2#
Smif staying out of range there.
Smif keeps the fight on the outside.
Smif now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarver.
Tarver misses with a body shot.
Tarver swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smif at a distance.
Tarver tries to clinch up.
Smif now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smif connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smif has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Tarver doesn't manage to clinch there - Smif circles away.
A nice side step and Smif releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smif's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tarver connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smif scrambles back to his feet.
Smif slips a straight right by Tarver.
Smif doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smif is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tarver takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tarver misses with a left hand
and Smif counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smif bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tarver moves in looking to clinch but Smif pushes him off.
Jab by Tarver.#T4#
Tarver throws out a loose jab but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarver swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarver.
Tarver misses with an uppercut
and Smif counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarver connects with a body shot that sends Smif's belly button to the back.
Smif moves away from the strike by Tarver.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tarver is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smif's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tarver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smif swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tarver tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Smif dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Smif.#KD2#
Smif sends Tarver crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smif is motioning to the referee to let Tarver up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nice uppercut there from Smif.#CL#
Tarver gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Tarver jumps guard and drags Smif to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Tarver is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tarver is trying to control the position but Smif postures up. #SUB#
Tarver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smif can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Tarver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tarver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smif gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Antonio Tarver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smif trying to control but Tarver is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
Tarver working for a triangle but Smif defends it easily. #SUB#
Tarver has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smif should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tarver has tightened it up now! Smif should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Tarver!
An out of breath Antonio Tarver thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 981 Balin vs. Finlayson
Date: May 03, 2023

#R1##CL#
Tarver clinches.
Tarver can't find room to land a body shot as Dinklage controls the action.
Tarver throws a head punch that misses.
Dinklage misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Dinklage.
Dinklage struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarver controls his hands. #TD2#
Dinklage turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dinklage has control of an arm but Tarver manages to advance to Dinklage's back!
Tarver seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tarver patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Dinklage defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Dinklage postures up in Tarver's guard and throws a big left but Tarver blocks it. #SUB#
Tarver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dinklage forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Dinklage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tarver is staying active underneath Dinklage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tarver is trying to maintain the position but Dinklage is very close to passing his half guard.
Dinklage winds up and cracks Tarver with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Tarver actively working from the bottom here.
Tarver is trying is best to control the position here.
Dinklage seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dinklage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tarver!
Dinklage landing punches. #T2#
Dinklage is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dinklage lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC2#Tarver is rocked!
Tarver tries to reverse the position but Dinklage maintains control.
Oh Tarver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dinklage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dinklage lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oooh a big shot lands for Dinklage! Tarver is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
Dan Dinklage made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 972 Greene vs. Tarver 2
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1##TD#
Tarver tries to sprawl but Greene drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tarver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Greene is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Tarver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Greene is keen to just control but Tarver is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tarver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Greene is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tarver sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Greene is thwarting Tarver's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Greene is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tarver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greene.
Tarver wants to sweep but Greene has passed to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Greene definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Greene looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tarver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greene wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tarver wants to control but Greene postures up.
Tarver is trying to get back to half guard.
Tarver gets back to half guard.
Greene is trying to control the action in half guard but Tarver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tarver still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tarver has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB2#
Tarver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Greene has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Greene is trying to control Tarver's posture but Tarver avoids it.
Greene is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Tarver wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Greene, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Tarver tries for a kimura but Greene is defending well.
Tarver wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tarver tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tarver has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Tarver tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tarver has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Greene is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tarver off and has taken his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarver prevents Greene from getting a body triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Greene dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tarver tries to clinch up but Greene circles away and keeps his distance.
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarver can do to turn this around?
Greene looks for a takedown but Tarver sprawls well.
Tarver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greene manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but Tarver is quick to defend against it.
Greene shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarver tries to sprawl out of it but Greene keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tarver is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Greene swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarver.#CL2#
Tarver takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tarver pulls Greene into guard.
Greene trying to control but Tarver is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tarver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greene defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Greene drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tarver manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Greene has Tarver in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Tarver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarver has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
Greene wants to sweep here but Tarver controlling him for the moment.
Tarver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tarver won't allow Greene to sweep him here.
Tarver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tarver forces his way into half guard.
Greene tries to get to full guard but Tarver has control of the leg.
Tarver is looking to take a break and control but Greene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Tarver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Greene knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tarver content to control rather than advance.
Greene is not content to let Tarver control the position.
Tarver prevents Greene from improving his position.#SUB#
Greene actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greene wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Greene is defending against the submission attempts here by Tarver.
Tarver wants to take a breather but Greene is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tarver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Tarver forces Greene back against the cage and clinches.
Tarver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Greene manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Tarver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3##CL2#
Tarver rushes Greene and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Greene jumps guard but Tarver stands there with Greene around his waist. Greene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tarver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greene's elbow.
Tarver slows down the pace here.
Tarver prevents the takedown attempt.
Tarver jumps guard but Greene stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Greene manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Greene has his foot on Tarver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarver works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Greene wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB#
Greene is looking for a triangle but Tarver pushes his legs off easily.
Red Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarver trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Greene is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarver defends well.
Tarver trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tarver tries to clinch but Greene moves out of range.
Tarver doesn't manage to clinch there - Greene circles away.
Tarver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarver tries to clinch there but Greene circles away.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt - Tarver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Antonio Tarver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greene shoots in looking for a takedown but Tarver manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Greene's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greene shoots in for a double leg but Tarver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tarver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Tarver tries to get set, Greene tries to push him back and clinch up but Tarver manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Greene manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tarver on his heels. He'll look to pass Tarver's guard now, I'm sure.#T3##SUB2#
Tarver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greene defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tarver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greene is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Greene is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Greene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarver is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tarver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarver is trying to keep Greene in close. #SUB2#
Tarver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greene is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tarver has an active guard here but Greene has managed to pass into half guard.
Tarver trying to hold on to Greene's head to control him but Greene postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Greene clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Tarver tries to clinch but Greene moves out of range.
Greene shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tarver defends it nicely.
Tarver swats away the attempt to clinch by Greene.
Greene circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antonio Tarver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarver is looking to clinch.
Greene half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Greene clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver jumps guard but Greene stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greene looking to slow down the pace here.
Greene blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Tarver tries to pull guard but Greene won't allow it.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but Greene turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Red Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Tarver.
Greene is looking to control Tarver's arms but Tarver gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greene has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Tarver manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Greene drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tarver looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tarver looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tarver! #REVB#
Greene gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tarver prevents Greene from improving his position.
Tarver trying to control the action but Greene is working from the bottom. #T2#
Tarver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Greene knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tarver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greene keeps working.
Greene wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Tarver is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Greene has managed to free his arm - good work.
Greene is staying active underneath Tarver, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Greene slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Greene is trying to control the position but Tarver postures up.
Tarver wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tarver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Greene looking for a guillotine here but Tarver defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarver slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarver happy to just control the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Tarver dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Tarver takes the fight into the clinch.
Tarver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greene jumps guard but Tarver stands there with Greene around his waist. Greene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greene fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tarver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tarver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greene to keep the fight standing.
Red Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Tarver.
Tarver tries to pull guard but Greene won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene tries to pull guard but Tarver won't allow it.
Tarver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greene walks away with a smile on his face. Tarver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tarver is looking to clinch.
Tarver tries to clinch but Greene moves out of range. #CL#
Greene instigates a clinch. #T1##TD#
Greene has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tarver clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Tarver fending off the submission attempt from Greene. #SUB#
Greene working for a choke but Tarver reverses nicely into Greene 's guard. #SUB#
Greene has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tarver is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Greene.#T2#
Greene is looking for a sweep.
Greene sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Tarver wants to work for an arm triangle but Greene is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tarver wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
Greene is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarver pulls his head out easily.
Tarver wants to pass to mount but Greene is defending the position. #SUB2#
Tarver is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Tarver is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Greene is staying active underneath Tarver, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Tarver is looking for a kimura but Greene is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tarver to get the leverage.
Greene is staying active underneath Tarver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Tarver trying to control from Greene's half guard. Greene has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Red Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greene has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Greene!
Red Greene is the new super heavyweight champion!
Red Greene gave a mention to Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SYN 969 Tarver vs. Greene
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Tarver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Greene tries to pull guard but Tarver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Tarver drags the fight down to the ground.
Greene looking to sit in guard and control but Tarver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tarver wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Tarver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Greene looking for subs off his back but Tarver has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tarver is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greene is just riding it out for now. Tarver eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Greene trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Tarver is working for a submission of some sort.
Greene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greene trying to control here.
Greene is looking to get back to full guard here but Tarver has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Tarver goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Greene has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tarver but great work by Greene.
I wouldn't like to be where Tarver is right now. #SUB2#
Greene tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tarver is trying to control Greene's posture but Greene avoids it.
Tarver is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarver defends it well.
Tarver wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Greene seems to be working for a kimura but Tarver defends the submission attempt.
Greene controlling the action here.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but Tarver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Greene is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Greene is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tarver moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Tarver dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Greene keeps the fight on the outside.
And Greene tries to counter it with a takedown but Tarver pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Greene fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Tarver has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Tarver jumps guard and drags Greene to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tarver looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarver, not yet.
Greene controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene looking to sit in guard and control but Tarver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tarver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
Tarver trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tarver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Tarver trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom. #T1#
Greene looking to control. #SUB2#
Tarver is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Greene has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tarver is looking to defend but Greene has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tarver! Greene pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tarver taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Red Greene!
Red Greene took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SYN 963 Tarver vs. Bar
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Bar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tarver actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tarver has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bar is looking for a kimura here.
Tarver is trying to maintain the position but Bar is very close to passing his half guard.
Tarver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bar seems to be working for a kimura but Tarver defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tarver has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Bar wants to work for an arm triangle but Tarver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tarver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tarver trying to control but Bar postures up.
Tarver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bar thows an elbow strike that misses. Tarver gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Bar doesn't seem too bothered but Tarver quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Bar is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Bar really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Tarver thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 955 Trollslayer vs. Tarver
Date: Feb 01, 2023

#R1#
Trollslayer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarver tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Trollslayer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tarver's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Trollslayer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tarver has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Trollslayer is looking to defend but Tarver has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Trollslayer! Tarver pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Trollslayer taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver is the new super heavyweight champion!
Antonio Tarver seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 949 De Gano vs. Tarver
Date: Jan 11, 2023

#R1#
Tarver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Geno. De Geno obviously looking to wear him down.
De Geno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tarver's head.
De Geno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tarver has time to react.
Tarver slips under a jab from De Geno.
Tarver gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tarver slips a jab from De Geno.
De Geno throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarver. #CL2#
Tarver clinches with his opponent.
Tarver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Geno smiles and moves away.
Jab, jab by De Geno - just one landing.
De Geno scores with a head kick. Tarver tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tarver gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Geno with a nice calf kick.
De Geno throws a big shot that misses.
De Geno throws a shot from downtown. Tarver moves away and avoids it.
Tarver ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
De Geno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tarver's head backwards.
Tarver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Tarver throws a hook but De Geno blocks it.
Tarver takes one on the button.
De Geno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tarver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Geno lands an overhand right.
Tarver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Geno throws out the jab.
Tarver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Geno throws a hook but Tarver blocks it.
De Geno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Geno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tarver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Geno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tarver throws a body shot but no joy.
De Geno lands with a good body shot.
Tarver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarver slips a jab from De Geno.#T2#
De Geno throws out a loose jab but Tarver uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Geno staying out of range there.
De Geno swings for the body but Tarver moves out of range.
Tarver steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Geno.
Tarver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Geno.
De Geno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Geno throws a good cross that connects.
De Geno punishes Tarver's body with a nice straight punch.
Tarver slips under a jab.
Tarver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Geno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarver tries to clinch but De Geno moves out of range.
Jab from De Geno.
De Geno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Geno lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarver. De Geno does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Tarver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pablo De Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Geno swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarver.
De Geno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Geno throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarver.
De Geno swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarver.
De Geno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tarver tries to clinch up but De Geno circles away and keeps his distance.
De Geno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Geno chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Tarver forces De Geno back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
De Geno manages to break the clinch.
Tarver doesn't manage to clinch there - De Geno circles away.
De Geno throwing a counter right hand but Tarver manages to avoid it.
De Geno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Geno.
Tarver defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
Tarver steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Geno.
Tarver tries to clinch up.#T4##CL2#
Tarver forces De Geno back against the cage and clinches.
Tarver's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
De Geno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarver staying out of range there.
De Geno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch but De Geno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from De Geno misses the target.
Tarver throws an overhand right that lands on De Geno's shoulder, as De Geno tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Geno cracks Tarver with an open hand slap.
De Geno throws a hook to the side of Tarver's head but Tarver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Geno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tarver at a distance.
Tarver wants to clinch up but De Geno keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from De Geno misses its intended target.
Tarver tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Geno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Geno.
Tarver tries to clinch up but De Geno circles away and keeps his distance.
De Geno throws an overhand right that lands on Tarver's shoulder, as Tarver tries to avoid the shot.
Tarver tries to clinch but De Geno moves out of range.
De Geno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo De Geno dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tarver tries to clinch up but De Geno circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarver wants to clinch.
Tarver misses with an uppercut.
Tarver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Geno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarver.
Tarver needs to keep his hands up - De Geno had a free shot at his head there.
De Geno throws a looping overhand right but Tarver ducks down to avoid it.
Tarver wants to clinch.
De Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarver.
Tarver steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Geno.
De Geno connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Geno cracks Tarver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Geno connects with a right hand. Tarver shakes it off.
Tarver is looking to clinch.
Tarver misses with a straight right.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Geno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarver moves out of range of the strikes.
Pablo De Geno is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
De Geno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tarver tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Geno counters with an inside leg kick.
De Geno scores with a punch to the head.
De Geno throws an overhand right that lands on Tarver's shoulder, as Tarver tries to avoid the shot.
Tarver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Geno tried to counter with a leg kick but Tarver avoided it.
De Geno thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Geno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tarver tries to clinch but De Geno moves out of range.
De Geno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarver can do to turn this around?
De Geno scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from De Geno misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Geno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarver wants to counter with a clinch but De Geno pushes him away.
Tarver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Geno misses with a looping left.
Tarver wants to counter with a clinch but De Geno pushes him away.#T2#
De Geno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarver wants to counter the offense by De Geno and move into the clinch position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Geno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tarver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Geno keeps the fight on the outside.
De Geno is looking to slow Tarver down with leg kicks.
De Geno loads up on a big right hand but Tarver slips the punch.
Tarver doesn't manage to clinch there - De Geno circles away.
A left lands for De Geno.
De Geno thuds his right hand into Tarver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Geno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Geno cracks Tarver with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from De Geno.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tarver avoids the body shot from De Geno.
Tarver doesn't manage to clinch there - De Geno circles away.
Tarver ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
De Geno misses with an uppercut. Tarver saw that one coming.#T3#
De Geno thumps Tarver with a low kick.
De Geno misses the shot to the body.
Tarver moves away from the strike by De Geno.
De Geno scores with a nice head shot.
A cross from De Geno lands.
De Geno throws a body punch but Tarver moves out of range.
Tarver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Geno.
Tarver is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tarver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarver moves out of range of the strikes.
De Geno stuns Tarver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by De Geno.
De Geno's corner calls for a 1-2. De Geno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tarver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Geno throws a big shot that misses.
Tarver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Geno.
De Geno throws out a loose jab but Tarver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarver ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
A big right from De Geno misses. #T4#
De Geno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tarver's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Geno misses with an uppercut. Tarver saw that one coming.
De Geno looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarver is just out of range.
Tarver wants to counter the offense by De Geno and move into the clinch position.
Tarver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarver wants to counter the offense by De Geno and move into the clinch position.
Tarver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tarver tries to clinch there but De Geno circles away. #CL2#
Tarver moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Tarver decides to pull guard.
Tarver working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Tarver has his foot on De Geno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Geno works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
De Geno stands and steps away. Tarver gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Tarver has closed the distance and engaged De Geno in a clinch.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but De Geno has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
De Geno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo De Geno dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch but De Geno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Geno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tarver in his tracks.
De Geno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Geno slips under a jab.
De Geno connects with a single shot there.
De Geno slips a jab from Tarver.
De Geno scores with a jab.
De Geno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tarver on the side of the head.
De Geno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Geno scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Geno dips to his left and cracks Tarver with an uppercut!
De Geno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarver wants to clinch.
De Geno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
De Geno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarver tries to clinch up but De Geno circles away and keeps his distance.
De Geno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarver tries to clinch there but De Geno circles away.
Tarver doesn't manage to clinch there - De Geno circles away.
Tarver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tarver defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
Tarver tries to counter with a clinch but De Geno shakes him off and moves away.
Tarver tries to clinch there but De Geno circles away.
De Geno throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from De Geno misses.
De Geno misses with an uppercut. Tarver saw that one coming.
Donk. De Geno catches Tarver right on the button with a cross.
De Geno cracks Tarver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tarver takes a swing at De Geno's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from De Geno.
De Geno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tarvers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Tarver gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Geno managing to block the knees to the body from Tarver. #BC#
De Geno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. De Geno catches Tarver right on the button with a cross.
De Geno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Geno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Geno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Geno throws a hook but Tarver blocks it.
De Geno throws a hook but Tarver blocks it.#CL2#
Tarver moves into range and clinches up with De Geno.#BC#
De Geno breaks the clinch.
De Geno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarver.
De Geno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Geno cracks a nice hook into Tarver's ribs.
Tarver moves out of range of the strikes.
De Geno misses with a hook.
Tarver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Geno.
De Geno throws an overhand right that lands on Tarver's shoulder, as Tarver tries to avoid the shot.
De Geno keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
A big left from De Geno misses.
Tarver fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Geno looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarver is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Geno.#CL2#
Tarver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Geno, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from De Geno. #BC#
De Geno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Geno connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from De Geno.
De Geno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarver.
De Geno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by De Geno as he connects with a hook.
Tarver is looking to clinch but De Geno is avoiding it.
Tarver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Geno.#CL2#
Tarver moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
De Geno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
De Geno misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Tarver moves into range and clinches up with De Geno.#BC#
De Geno manages to break the clinch.
Tarver misses with a looping left.
De Geno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tarver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Geno throws out the jab.
Tarver looks to land a right hand but De Geno moved out of range.
De Geno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tarver is looking to clinch.
De Geno loads up on a big right hand but Tarver slips the punch.
A slow jab from De Geno misses its intended target.
Tarver slips a jab from De Geno.
Tarver moves in looking to clinch but De Geno pushes him off.
A slow jab from De Geno misses its intended target.
De Geno scores with a jab.
Tarver doesn't manage to clinch there - De Geno circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for De Geno. That snapped Tarver's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo De Geno clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##CL2#
Tarver instigates a clinch. #BC#
De Geno manages to break the clinch.
Tarver walks into a straight right hand from De Geno.
Tarver wants to clinch up but De Geno keeps it at a distance.
Tarver tries to clinch but De Geno moves out of range.
De Geno throws a jab when Tarver was well out of range.
Tarver wants to clinch but De Geno slips to the side
enabling De Geno to counter with a crisp jab.
De Geno lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Tarver has De Geno up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
De Geno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tarver pushes De Geno up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
De Geno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Geno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Geno throws a shot from downtown. Tarver moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Geno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Geno misses with an uppercut. Tarver saw that one coming.#T1#
De Geno throws a looping overhand right but Tarver ducks down to avoid it.
De Geno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tarver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Geno.
Tarver tries to clinch there but De Geno circles away.
De Geno misses with a straight left.
De Geno scores with a hook to the body. Tarver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Tarver darts in and clinches De Geno up against the cage.
De Geno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Tarver pulls De Geno into guard. #SUB2#
Tarver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Tarver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Geno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Geno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Geno passes into half guard.
Pablo De Geno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Tarver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Geno pulls his head out easily.
Tarver wants to control but De Geno is keeping busy. #T3##SU#
De Geno decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
De Geno scores with a nice strike.
De Geno scores with a jab to the head.
De Geno misses with a looping right.
De Geno throws out a loose jab but Tarver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Geno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tarver throws a hook to the side of De Geno's head but De Geno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarver takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big left from De Geno misses.
Tarver moves in looking to clinch but De Geno pushes him off.
Tarver tries to clinch up.#T4#
De Geno throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by De Geno.
A swing and a miss from De Geno.
Tarver tries to counter with a clinch but De Geno shakes him off and moves away.
De Geno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Geno is looking to counter punch.
Tarver takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Geno looks to throw the jab but Tarver is out of range. #CL2#
Tarver closes the distance and pushes De Geno back into the cage.
Tarver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Geno smiles and moves away.
Tarver tries to clinch but De Geno moves out of range.
Tarver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Tarver.
Tarver moves out of range as De Geno strikes.
De Geno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarver tries to clinch but De Geno moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tarver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tarver walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo De Geno had his way with Antonio Tarver in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Jab from De Geno.
Tarver tries to clinch but De Geno moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for De Geno.
Tarver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Geno.
De Geno throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarver.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Geno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Geno misses with a hook.
Tarver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarver ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
De Geno throws a looping overhand right but Tarver ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Geno throws out a loose jab but Tarver uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Geno loads up on a big right hand but Tarver slips the punch.
Tarver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Geno throwing a counter right hand but Tarver manages to avoid it.
Tarver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Geno.
Tarver moves out of range as De Geno strikes.
Tarver tries to counter with a clinch but De Geno shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Tarver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Geno thuds a left hand into Tarver's body.
Tarver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tarver wants to clinch.#CL2#
Tarver clinches.
Tarver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Geno walks away with a smile on his face. Tarver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Geno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Geno throws an overhand right that lands on Tarver's shoulder, as Tarver tries to avoid the shot.
De Geno lands an overhand right.
De Geno pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Tarver tries to clinch there but De Geno circles away.
Tarver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Geno to score with a decent uppercut.
De Geno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Geno with a jab.
De Geno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Geno throws out a loose jab but Tarver uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
De Geno tries to keep at a distance but Tarver has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Geno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Geno letting Tarver take a breather here.
Tarver tries a body shot but De Geno blocks it.
Tarver just leaning against De Geno, taking a breather.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but De Geno has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tarver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Geno smiles and moves away.
Pablo De Geno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Tarver.
De Geno dips to his left and cracks Tarver with an uppercut!
The crowd cheers as De Geno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarver doesn't seem phased though.
Tarver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Tarver gets a clinch.
De Geno lands an uppercut.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but De Geno has him pressed against the cage.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Geno to keep the fight standing.#BC#
De Geno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarver moves in looking to clinch but De Geno pushes him off.
De Geno throws a shot from downtown. Tarver moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Tarver moves in looking to clinch but De Geno pushes him off.
Tarver is looking to clinch but De Geno is avoiding it.
Tarver is looking to clinch.
De Geno misses with a straight right.
De Geno looks to land a right hand but Tarver moved out of range.
Tarver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Geno.#CL2#
Tarver drives through and clinches with De Geno against the cage. #BC#
De Geno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Geno swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarver.
De Geno lands a lovely overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarver tries to clinch
and De Geno counters with a nice uppercut.
Antonio Tarver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Geno misses with a hook. Tarver ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo De Geno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Geno, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo De Geno!
Pablo De Geno retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo De Geno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Tarver misses with a wild body shot.
Aiko San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by San.
San throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarver is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tarver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San.
San throws an overhand right that lands on Tarver's shoulder, as Tarver tries to avoid the shot.
San looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tarver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
San throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Tarver counters by moving into the clinch.
Tarver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San misses with a body punch.
Tarver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tarver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body punch from San.
San blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
San lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from San as the two fighters clinch.
San works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Tarver throws an elbow but misses.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. San smiles and moves away.
San scores with a jab to the head.
San lands a jab to the nose.
San misses with a straight right.
Tarver tries to counter with a clinch but San shakes him off and moves away.
Tarver defending well as San loads up on a big left hand.
Tarver tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tarver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
San's corner calls for a 1-2. San obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
San bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tarver's head.#ROC#Tarver is rocked!
San pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
San misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarver tries to clinch up but San circles away and keeps his distance.
San is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tarver connects with a good right hand that stumbles San. San circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by San.
Tarver slips under a jab from San.
Tarver defending well as San loads up on a big left hand.
Tarver just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
San tries to keep at a distance but Tarver has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
San's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
San thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by San.
A punch lands to the side of Tarver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tarver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San.
Tarver is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
San throws a hook but Tarver avoids it easily.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but San paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San throws an overhand right that lands on Tarver's shoulder, as Tarver tries to avoid the shot.
San throws out a loose jab but Tarver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarver moves away from the strike by San.
Tarver wants to counter the offense by San and move into the clinch position.
San loads up on a big right hand but Tarver slips the punch.
Tarver tries to clinch but San moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from San misses its target.
San scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Tarver moves out of range of the strikes.
San circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarver. San does a little dance to reset his feet.
San connects with a right hand. Tarver shakes it off.
San scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San looks to land a right hand but Tarver moved out of range.
San just misses with a punch to the body.
San lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
San sets himself, and Tarver steps forward looking for the clinch! San avoids it this time.
Tarver blocks a jab.
San just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aiko San dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
San misses with a straight left.
Tarver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarver misses with a left hand
and San counters with a right hand to the body.
San loads up on a big right hand but Tarver slips the punch.
Tarver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San.
Tarver is looking to clinch.
San is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarver can do to turn this around?
San misses with a straight left.
San sets himself, and Tarver steps forward looking for the clinch! San avoids it this time.
Tarver slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Tarver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tarver.
Come on Tarver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tarver's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tarver continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A nice right hand lands inside from San. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
Tarver jumps guard but San stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San.
Tarver misses with a knee to the head.
San pushes Tarver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
San misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
San escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarver staying out of range there.
Tarver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tarver ducks under a wild hook from San.
Tarver wants to counter with a clinch but San pushes him away.
San throws a big shot that misses.
Tarver swings for the body but San moves out of range.
San uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarver.#T2#
Tarver moves away from the strike by San.
Tarver is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tarver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San.
Tarver tries to counter with a clinch but San shakes him off and moves away.
Tarver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
San ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarver.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San.
A lazy left from San finds it's target.
San misses with a body shot.
Tarver steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from San.#CL2#
Tarver moves into range and clinches up with San.#BC#
San breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Tarver slips under a jab from San.
San ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
San avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tarver connects with a jab.
Tarver ducks under a wild hook from San.
San misses with a straight right.
Tarver wants to counter with a clinch but San pushes him away.
San lands a really nice looking cross but Tarver seems unphased.
San paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
San throws a hook but Tarver blocks it.
Tarver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
San throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
San loads up on a big right hand but Tarver slips the punch.
Tarver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San.
San sets himself, and Tarver steps forward looking for the clinch! San avoids it this time.
San clobbers Tarver with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarver slips under a jab.
Tarver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarver ducks under a wild hook from San.
A slow jab from San misses its intended target.
Tarver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San.
San takes a swing at Tarver's ribcage but misses.
Tarver tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aiko San dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by San.
San misses with a looping right.
Tarver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San.
Tarver tries to counter by closing the distance.
San jabs Tarver right on the nose. Tarver blinks but takes it well.
Tarver is looking to clinch but San is avoiding it.
Tarver slips under a jab from San.
A looping hook to the body misses from San. Tarver does a little dance to reset his feet.
San throws a hook but Tarver blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver moves out of range as San strikes.
Tarver slips a straight right by San.
San throws a hook but Tarver blocks it.
Tarver wants to counter with a clinch but San pushes him away.#T1#
San throws a hook to the side of Tarver's head but Tarver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
San throws a hook to the side of Tarver's head but Tarver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tarver avoids the body shot from San.
Tarver tries to counter with a clinch but San shakes him off and moves away.
San looks to land a right hand but Tarver moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from San misses the target.
Tarver tries to counter with a clinch but San shakes him off and moves away.
San jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tarver moves in looking to clinch but San pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarver misses the target.
Tarver slips under a jab from San.
Tarver tries to counter with a clinch but San shakes him off and moves away.
San looks to land a right hand but Tarver moved out of range.
San tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarver was well out of range. Poor timing from San.
Tarver steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from San.
Aiko San is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Tarver avoids the body shot from San.
Tarver moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarver is looking to clinch but San is avoiding it.
Tarver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
San misses with a looping left.
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San throws a shot from downtown. Tarver moves away and avoids it.
Tarver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tarver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San.
Tarver is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Tarver clinches up with San and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Tarver has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics San uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Tarver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Tarver's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Tarver looking for a guillotine here but San defends easily.
Tarver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarver keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
San has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tarver to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! San is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tarver pulls down on the head and he's put San to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Tarver!
An out of breath Antonio Tarver thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 209
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Redd swinging wildly here.
Redd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Tarver misses its intended target.
Tarver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redd.
Tarver wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Redd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Redd.
Redd throws a shot from downtown. Tarver moves away and avoids it.
Tarver is looking to counter the offense by Redd and move into the clinch.#T1#
Tarver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redd.
As Redd tries to get set, Tarver tries to push him back and clinch up but Redd manages to avoid the attempt.
Tarver looks to throw the jab but Redd is out of range.
Tarver closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Redd to counter with a crisp jab.
Redd is looking to chop away at Tarver's legs.
A swing and a miss from Redd.
Tarver ducks under a wild hook from Redd.
Redd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Redd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Redd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tarver looks to score with a jab to the body but Redd is just out of range.
Redd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tarver.#CL#
Tarver takes the fight into the clinch.
Redd tries to throw a body punch but Tarver avoids it by throwing Redd back against the cage. #T2#
Redd misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Tarver.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Redd to keep the fight standing.
Tarver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but Redd has him pressed against the cage.
Tarver jumps guard but Redd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Tarver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but Redd has him pressed against the cage.
Redd swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarver tries to pull guard but Redd won't allow it. #BC2#
Redd breaks the clinch.
Tarver tries to clinch there but Redd circles away.
Redd misses with a straight left. #T3#
A big right from Redd misses.
Nice defenses there by Tarver.
Tarver slips under a jab from Redd.
Tarver tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Redd manages to circle out of the way.
Redd misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Tarver moves into the clinch.
Redd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarver's elbow.
Tarver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Tarver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tarver lands a right hand.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but Redd has him pressed against the cage.
Redd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tarver fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Redd throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Tarver counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Redd gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tarver regains guard.
Redd trying to control but Tarver is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tarver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Redd lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Tarver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tarver has a closed guard, preventing Redd from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tarver looking for a triangle here. Redd is fighting it but it looks tight! Tarver pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Redd is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver retains his bantamweight title!
Antonio Tarver decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 200
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Tarver moves out of range.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Tarver avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarver.#CL2#
Tarver clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Tarver drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Tarver working for a triangle but Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Thibodeaux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thibodeaux has managed to get both his arms back between Tarver's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at kill or be killed F boring Fights inform us that Tarver has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux postures up. #SUB2#
Tarver working for a triangle but Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Thibodeaux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Tarver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tarver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Thibodeaux sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Tarver trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Tarver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thibodeaux defends well.
Tarver controlling Thibodeaux's posture. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tarver has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Thibodeaux is looking to defend but Tarver has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Thibodeaux! Tarver pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Thibodeaux taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Tarver! Antonio Tarver retains his bantamweight title!
Antonio Tarver decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 193
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Short circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Tarver gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Short not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarver is trying to control the position but Short postures up.
Short throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Tarver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Short can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short wants to control from the top but Tarver keeps moving.
Short tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarver is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Tarver is looking to cinch up a triangle. Short throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tarver's body to avoid the submission. Tarver has instead reached around Short's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tarver arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Antonio Tarver thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 187
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
Tarver is looking to clinch.
Ziegler keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarver looks to clinch
and Ziegler counters with a left and a right that stings Tarver.
Ziegler throws a body kick that misses.
Tarver tries to clinch but Ziegler is having none of it. #CL2#
Tarver closes the distance and pushes Ziegler back into the cage.#TD2#
Tarver ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tarver no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ziegler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Tarver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ziegler postures up. #T1#
Ziegler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ziegler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tarver looking to control.
Tarver has his hands on Ziegler's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Tarver has his foot on Ziegler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ziegler works his way back into a safe position though.
Tarver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Tarver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ziegler defends well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ziegler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Tarver has his foot on Ziegler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ziegler works his way back into a safe position though.
Ziegler stays in close to Tarver's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Tarver has his foot on Ziegler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ziegler works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Tarver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Ziegler avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Ziegler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ziegler has managed to get both his arms back between Tarver's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Tarver looking for a guillotine here but Ziegler defends easily.
Tarver controlling the position.#T4##SUB2#
Tarver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Ziegler lying in Tarver's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Tarver decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ziegler taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Antonio Tarver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 181
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1##CL#
Tarver moves into the clinch successfully.
Tarver jumps guard but Sims stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tarver fails to pull guard.
Sims is trying to pull guard but Tarver has him pressed against the cage.
Tarver tries to pull guard but Sims forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Tarver. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tarver pulls guard.
Sims tries to stand but Tarver is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Tarver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sims gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sims postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims is looking to stand up but Tarver won't let him. #SUB#
Tarver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sims can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Sims has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tarver is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Sims got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sims has managed to get both his arms back between Tarver's legs - danger averted.
Tarver is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Tarver looking for subs off his back but Sims has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sims wants to stand up but Tarver has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tarver is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sims tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tarver.
Tarver trying to control but Sims postures up.
Tarver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tarver.
Sims wants to get up but he can't break Tarver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Sims decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tarver, up you get! #CL#
Tarver closes the distance and clinches.
Tarver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sims smiles and moves away.
Tarver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Tarver has closed the distance and engaged Sims in a clinch. #T3#
Tarver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sims just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Tarver pulls Sims into guard. #SUB#
Tarver is looking for a triangle here but Sims uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tarver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sims working away.#SU2#
Sims decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sims throws a leg kick that misses.
Tarver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sims scores with a jab. Tarver acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Tarver gets a clinch. #TD#
Tarver gets control of Sims's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tarver will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sims is looking to stand up but Tarver won't let him. #T4##SU2#
Sims decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tarver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sims scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Tarver pushes Sims up against the cage in a clinch.
Tarver fails to pull guard. #TD#
Tarver pulls Sims into guard.
Tarver is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Tarver looking for a guillotine here but Sims defends easily.
Sims would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Tarver will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Tarver has managed to clinch.
Vudu Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Tarver jumps guard and drags Sims to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Tarver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sims doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sims manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Tarver working for a triangle but Sims defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tarver working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims is looking to stand up but Tarver won't let him. #SU2#
Sims gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##CL#
Tarver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tarver fails to pull guard.
Tarver jumps guard but Sims stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sims to keep the fight standing.
We've been informed that Sims has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Tarver. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tarver pulls guard effortlessly.
Sims wanted to stand there but Tarver had control of the position. #SUB#
Tarver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sims is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sims throws a sloppy strike and Tarver has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Sims is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Tarver!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Tarver!
A relieved looking Antonio Tarver thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 176
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
McGavin tries to clinch but Tarver moves out of range.
Tarver wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGavin sizes up Tarver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Tarver clinches with his opponent.
Tarver is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Tarver successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McGavin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGavin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
McGavin is sitting in close to Tarver's body. Tarver has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McGavin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McGavin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tarver.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Julian McGavin had this to say: 'Not fair boy I was just getting started'.

Event: CDFC 35:Tarver vs Valle 2
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Valle misses with a body kick.
Valle misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Valle tries to keep at a distance but Tarver has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Valle manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Tarver closes the distance and clinches.
Tarver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but Valle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Tarver successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Valle is sitting in close to Tarver's body. Tarver has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Valle is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Valle is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tarver.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Antonio Tarver, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CDFC 25: Tarver vs Manfield
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1##CL#
Tarver drives through and clinches with Manfield against the cage.
Tarver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manfield walks away with a smile on his face. Tarver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manfield cracks Tarver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Tarver closes the distance and clinches.
Tarver jumps guard but Manfield stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarver.
Manfield stalling.
Tarver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manfield walks away with a smile on his face. Tarver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Tarver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarver.
A countering left hand to the body from Manfield misses.
Nice defenses there by Tarver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tarver with a body shot.
Tarver moves in looking to clinch but Manfield pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Manfield misses.#CL2#
Manfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tarver jumps guard but Manfield stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Tarver decides to pull guard. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manfield passes into half guard.
Manfield is pressing down on Tarver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tarver is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manfield lands a nice short elbow.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but Tarver defending well. #SUB#
Tarver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Tarver actively working from the bottom here.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but Tarver defending well.
Manfield throwing shots but Tarver is blocking nicely.
Manfield is stalling here. Tarver is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manfield seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tarver has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Tarver goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Manfield has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tarver but great work by Manfield.#T3#
Tarver defending against the ground and pound.
Manfield is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tarver will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tarver takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tarver tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Manfield presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Manfield controlling his opponent.
Tarver tries to lock up and control but Manfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Manfield controlling from the full mount.
Manfield landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tarver in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Manfield lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tarver regains half guard.#SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions off his back.
Manfield is keen to just control but Tarver is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Manfield misses with a straight left.
Manfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manfield throws out a loose jab but Tarver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manfield throws a good cross that connects.
Tarver doesn't manage to clinch there - Manfield circles away. #CL#
Tarver closes the distance and pushes Manfield back into the cage.
Tarver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manfield smiles and moves away. #CL#
Tarver closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manfield to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Tarver jumps guard and drags Manfield to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Tarver looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Manfield has picked Tarver up and slammed him! Tarver can't keep hold of the triangle and Manfield manages to pass to side control!
Manfield works to advance to full mount. Tarver defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Manfield content just to control the position here.
Tarver is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tarver is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Manfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manfield prevents Tarver from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Tarver that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Manfield wants to control the pace but Tarver is squirming around nicely.
Tarver working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Tarver wants to control but Manfield is having none of it.
Tarver gets back to half guard.
Tarver is staying active underneath Manfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reni Manfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manfield slips a nice elbow through Tarver's hands, connecting with Tarver's forehead.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarver is trying to control but can't.
Manfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manfield. #SUB2#
Manfield looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarver. That did some damage!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A swing and a miss from Manfield.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch but Manfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manfield throws a counter combo.
Manfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manfield has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tarver is looking to clinch but Manfield is avoiding it.
Tarver fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Tarver clinches.
Manfield works on Tarver's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Tarver gets control of Manfield's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tarver will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tarver working for a triangle but Manfield defends it easily. #SUB#
Tarver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manfield is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Tarver wants to clinch but Manfield slips to the side#TD2#
and Manfield counters with a single leg into guard. Tarver didn't expect that. #SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manfield passes into side control.
Manfield trying to control the action but Tarver is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manfield thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1##SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manfield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but Tarver defending well.
Manfield is keen to just control but Tarver is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tarver is trying to maintain the position but Manfield is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Tarver looking for a kimura from the bottom but Manfield passes into side control!
Manfield is looking to take a break and control but Tarver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarver prevents Manfield from improving position. #T3#
Tarver gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Tarver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarver trying to hold on to Manfield's head to control him but Manfield postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Tarver checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tarver tries to clinch
and Manfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tarver is looking to clinch. #CL#
Tarver has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Manfield is working Tarver over against the cage.
Tarver blocks an elbow strike.
Tarver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarvers head. #BC2#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarver.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tarver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manfield.
No joy there for Manfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Manfield rushes Tarver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manfield to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manfield.
Tarver jumps guard but Manfield stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Manfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Antonio Tarver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Manfield shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tarver manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Manfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Tarver has wrist control.
Manfield is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tarver working for a triangle but Manfield defends it easily.
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarver is retaining full guard. #T1#
Manfield wants to control from the top but Tarver keeps moving. #SUB#
Tarver looking for subs off his back but Manfield has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Tarver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manfield pulls his head out easily.
Manfield throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tarver to regain full guard.
Manfield throwing strikes from guard but Tarver blocks nicely. #SUB#
Tarver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manfield defends well.#T3#
Manfield sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manfield with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Tarver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tarver.
Manfield pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Manfield has picked Tarver up - he's going for a ride! Manfield dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tarver wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Manfield moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tarver.
Manfield creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tarver sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Tarver is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Manfield is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Manfield lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tarver tries to lock up and control but Manfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manfield tries to control but Tarver wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manfield sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Manfield content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Tarver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tarver is fending him off so far but Manfield persists. Nope, Tarver circles away and we're back to standing.
Tarver looks to clinch
and Tarver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manfield throws a chopping leg kick but Tarver manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tarver wants to clinch but Manfield slips to the side
and Manfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch but Manfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tarver tries to clinch but Manfield moves out of range.
Tarver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Tarver's head.
Manfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver tries to clinch there but Manfield circles away.
Manfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tarver slips under a jab from Manfield.#CL#
Tarver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tarver tries to pull guard but Manfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tarver jumps guard but Manfield stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Tarver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manfield misses with some punches.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but Manfield has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Tarver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but Manfield turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Manfield has a couple of punches blocked by Tarver.
Manfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarver controls his hands.
Manfield wants a takedown.
Tarver blocks a body shot from Manfield.
Tarver jumps guard but Manfield stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Tarver has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manfield uses from the top position. #SUB#
Tarver isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Manfield stacks Tarver on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Manfield!
Manfield wants to control for a moment but Tarver uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
Manfield trying to control from half guard but Tarver is working away.
Tarver slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Manfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tarver's guard.
Manfield stalling away here and it's allowed Tarver to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manfield postures up. #SUB#
Manfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Tarver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manfield is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manfield slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Manfield throwing strikes but Tarver manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Manfield is not content to let Tarver control the position.
Antonio Tarver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reni Manfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reni Manfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Manfield winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reni Manfield!
Reni Manfield is the new featherweight champion!
Reni Manfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CDFC 19: Valle vs Tarver
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Tarver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tarver keeps control of Valle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valle to keep the fight standing.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valle to keep the fight standing.
Tarver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tarver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valle smiles and moves away.
Jesus Valle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Tarver.
Tarver moves in looking to clinch but Valle pushes him off.
Tarver wants to clinch up but Valle keeps it at a distance.
Tarver blocks the body kick.
Valle thumps Tarver with a low kick.
We've been told by Valle's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Valle scores with a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valle lands a jab to Tarver's midsection.
Valle connects with a high kick.
Tarver tries to clinch up but Valle circles away and keeps his distance.
Valle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valle throws a front kick that sends Tarver stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarver defending well as Valle loads up on a big left hand.
Tarver avoids the head kick by Valle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Valle.#CL2#
Tarver drives through and clinches with Valle against the cage.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but Valle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valle tries to break free but Tarver pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Valle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tarver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tarver tries to pull guard but Valle holds him up against the cage and eventually Tarver drops back down to his feet.
Tarver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valle walks away with a smile on his face. Tarver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valle circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Tarver looks to move away, Valle throws a big counter combo but Tarver just gets out of the way.
Valle throws a head kick but Tarver moves out of range.
Tarver tries to clinch up.
Valle throws the kick towards the body but Tarver avoids it.
Valle connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Valle misses.
Valle scores with a jab.
Valle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarver doesn't manage to clinch there - Valle circles away.
Valle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tarver avoids the body shot from Valle.
Valle throws a head kick but Tarver moves out of range.
Antonio Tarver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tarver gets a clinch. #TD2#
Tarver successfully pulls guard. #T2#
Valle wants to control from the top but Tarver keeps moving.
Tarver pulls Valle in to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarver keeping moving, preventing Valle from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Valle is posturing up here but Tarver has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Valle tries to roll out but it's too tight and Valle has to tap! Slick submission there by Tarver!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Antonio Tarver thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CDFC 15: Zeigler vs Tarver
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Ziegler scores with a jab. Tarver acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Ziegler gets tackled into the cage by Tarver. Tarver maintains the clinch.
Tarver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tarver jumps guard but Ziegler stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Tarver manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Tarver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ziegler defends it easily.
Tarver is trying to control the position but Ziegler postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tarver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ziegler defends well.
Ziegler is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Tarver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ziegler's guard. #REVB#
Ziegler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ziegler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ziegler tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Tarver drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tarver as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ziegler screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tarver! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Antonio Tarver!
Our winner, Antonio Tarver, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CDFC 9:NY Palo vs Tarver
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Palo lands a nice shot to the body.
Palo scores with a hook to the body. Tarver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tarver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Palo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tarver tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
so Palo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Palo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Tarver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palo is stalling in the full guard.
Palo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Palo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Palo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palo has managed to get both his arms back between Tarver's legs - danger averted.
Palo chips away with some ground and pound.
Palo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarver is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Tarver working for a triangle but Palo defends it easily.
Palo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Palo throwing strikes from guard but Tarver blocks nicely.
Palo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tarver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarver keeping moving, preventing Palo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarver trying to keep a closed guard but Palo is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Palo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palo throws a big right hand that misses.
Palo is working Tarver over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Palo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palo has managed to get both his arms back between Tarver's legs - danger averted.
Tarver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tarver trying to control the position.
Palo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tarver works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Palo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Palo looking to control.
Palo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tarver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palo is keeping the position for now.
Palo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarver trying to control the position from guard on top but Palo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarver is looking to pass into half guard but Palo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Palo is in guard.#REVR##T4#
Tarver is trying to control the position but Palo postures up.
Palo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Palo stopping the sweep attempt from Tarver.
Palo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Tarver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tarver's head.
Palo throws a strike but Tarver rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tarver postures up.
Palo wants to sweep here but Tarver controlling him for the moment.
Palo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tarver's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarver trying to control the position.
Palo throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pertti Palo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Palo swings for the body but Tarver moves out of range.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch but Palo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tarver sprawls and moves away.
Palo lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Palo shoots in and bounces Tarver off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pertti Palo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tarver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palo. #SUB2#
Tarver working for a triangle but Palo defends it easily.
Tarver is trying to keep Palo in close.
Palo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarver can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Palo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Tarver working for a triangle but Palo defends it easily. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Tarver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palo postures up in Tarver's guard and throws a big left but Tarver blocks it.
Tarver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palo is one step ahead there.
Palo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Palo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tarver on the ground.
Palo is looking to work some ground and pound but Tarver has wrist control.#SUB2#
Tarver working for a triangle but Palo defends it easily.
Palo cracks Tarver with a solid left hand.#T2#
Palo slips nicely into half guard.
Palo is keen to just control but Tarver is a slippery customer.
Palo winds up and cracks Tarver with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Palo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Palo stalling.
Palo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Palo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Palo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tarver wants to improve his position but Palo is controlling well.
Palo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Palo working the head and body with strikes.
Tarver is trying to control but can't.
Palo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tarver to regain full guard.
Tarver keeping moving, preventing Palo from controlling successfully.
Palo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Palo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Palo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarver trying to keep a closed guard but Palo is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Palo scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Palo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palo has managed to get both his arms back between Tarver's legs - danger averted.
Palo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Palo is in close to Tarver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Palo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Palo stopping the sweep attempt from Tarver.
Tarver being controlled here, momentarily.
Palo throws a strike but Tarver rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarver trying to control but Palo is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pertti Palo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tarver.#TD#
Palo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tarver wants to improve his position but Palo is controlling well.
Palo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tarver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tarver working for a triangle but Palo defends it easily.
Palo wants to control from the top but Tarver keeps moving. #T1#
Tarver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palo.
Palo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palo is really struggling to control Tarver but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tarver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tarver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tarver is tightening it up a little... Palo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Palo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Palo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tarver!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Antonio Tarver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CDFC 5:Tarver vs Goff
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Goff throws a sloppy head kick and Tarver moves out of range easily. #TD#
Tarver closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goff did well to prevent Tarver getting side control.#SUB2#
Goff looking for submissions off his back.
Tarver is taking a breather. Goff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Goff actively working from the bottom here.
Goff wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tarver seems to be looking for submissions.
Tarver not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tarver is working for a kimura but Goff is defending it quite comfortably.
Tarver trying to control from half guard but Goff is working away. #T1##SUB#
Tarver looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Goff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarver pulls his head out easily.
Goff is refusing to be controlled, as Tarver sits in half guard.
Goff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tarver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tarver's back!
Goff gets his hands free as Tarver looks to control. #SUB2#
Tarver is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Goff gets his way! #SUB2#
Tarver preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Goff.
Tarver is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tarver breaks Goff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T2#
Goff keeping moving, preventing Tarver from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tarver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarver has managed to get both his arms back between Goff's legs - danger averted.
Tarver looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tarver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Goff is looking for a triangle but Tarver pushes his legs off easily.
Tarver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tarver is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Goff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Goff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tarver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tarver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarver trying to control but Goff is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tarver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goff swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Goff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarver defends well.#SUB2#
Goff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarver defends well.
Tarver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Tarver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tarver trying to control but Goff is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tarver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Tarver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarver has managed to get both his arms back between Goff's legs - danger averted.
Tarver works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Goff actively working from the bottom here.
Tarver moves nicely into side control.
Goff seems a little lost for a moment, as Tarver dominates the positioning.
Goff is looking to regain half guard here but Tarver keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Tarver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tarver just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goff is trying to get back to half guard.
Tarver trying to control the action but Goff is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Tarver dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Goff throws a nice looking combination but Tarver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Goff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Goff drops back looking for a leg! Tarver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tarver manages to kick Goff off! Goff jumps back into Tarver's guard.
Goff stopping the sweep attempt from Tarver.#SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Tarver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goff is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Goff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goff looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Goff wants to pass the guard but Tarver is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Goff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tarver is trying to control the position but Goff postures up.
Goff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jack Goff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarver is trying to control Goff's posture but Goff avoids it. #SUB2#
Goff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tarver has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Goff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tarver, who protects the arm well.
Tarver tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Goff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB2#
Goff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tarver wants to control but Goff postures up.#SUB2#
Goff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tarver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tarver sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Goff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarver defends it well. #SUB#
Tarver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goff pulls his head out easily.
Tarver is trying to maintain the position but Goff is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Goff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tarver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goff. #T3##SUB2#
Goff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tarver is positioning himself well to prevent Goff advancing to mount.
Tarver wants to improve his position but Goff is controlling well.
Tarver regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goff advances to half guard.
Tarver is trying is best to control the position here.
Goff is thwarting Tarver's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Goff wants to work for an arm triangle but Tarver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tarver controlling the position well. #T4#
Tarver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goff is working away from the top position though.
Tarver preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Goff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tarver wants to control but Goff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarver is trying to keep Goff in close. #SUB2#
Goff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tarver wants to sweep here but Goff controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Goff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Goff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tarver to the mat! Tarver manages to get full guard.
Goff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarver is keeping the position for now.
Tarver pulls Goff in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Tarver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goff defends well.
Tarver looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarver, not yet. #SUB2#
Goff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tarver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver looking to pass the guard.
Tarver stopping the sweep attempt from Goff.#SUB2#
Goff working for a triangle but Tarver defends it easily. #T1##SUB2#
Goff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tarver wants to control from the top but Goff keeps moving.
Tarver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goff keeping moving, preventing Tarver from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Goff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tarver is aware though and is defending well.
Tarver trying to control the position from guard on top but Goff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Goff is looking for a triangle but Tarver pushes his legs off easily.
Tarver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Goff working for a triangle but Tarver defends it easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tarver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarver seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goff for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Goff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarver defends well.#SUB2#
Goff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tarver seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Goff keeping moving, preventing Tarver from controlling successfully.
Tarver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarver trying to control the position from guard on top but Goff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Tarver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Goff gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tarver to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tarver trying to control but Goff is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Goff is looking for a triangle but Tarver pushes his legs off easily.
Tarver slips nicely into half guard.
Tarver trying to control the action but Goff is working from the bottom.
Tarver performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4##SUB#
Tarver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tarver is pressing down on Goff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goff is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Goff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Tarver is looking for a kimura here.
Goff tries to get to full guard but Tarver has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Tarver.
I think Tarver has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Tarver!
After winning the bout, Antonio Tarver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2021

#R1##CL#
Tarver moves into the clinch.
Porridge slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Tarver jumps into guard, dragging Porridge to the mat.
Porridge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Porridge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Tarver has his feet on Porridge's thighs here. He's pushed Porridge off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Porridge screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1##CL#
Tarver rushes Wideman Lll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Tarver pulls Wideman Lll into guard. #SUB#
Tarver has his feet on Wideman Lll's thighs here. He's pushed Wideman Lll off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wideman Lll screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Tarver!
In his post fight interview, Antonio Tarver started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Blade feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Blade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blade has managed to get both his arms back between Tarver's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Tarver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blade is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Blade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blade has managed to get both his arms back between Tarver's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Tarver has his foot on Blade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blade works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Blade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blade has managed to get both his arms back between Tarver's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Tarver has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Blade doesn't defend quickly enough and Tarver has managed to lock this one up! Can Blade escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tarver on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2021

#R1#
Tarver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tarver shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tarver shoots for a takedown but Bandit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tarver fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Tarver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarver shoots and misses
and Bandit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tarver fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bandit closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tarver quickly recovers to half guard.
Bandit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tarver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Tarver is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bandit is tapping! Great win for Tarver!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2021

#R1#
Tarver shoots in for a takedown but Sss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tarver.
Sss replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tarver blocks it well.
Tarver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sss swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Tarver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sss leaves Tarver with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sss steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tarver shoots in for a double leg but Sss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sss feints the counter takedown.
Tarver shoots in looking for a takedown but Sss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tarver's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tarver with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sss counters with a nice body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tarver.
Sss thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tarver.
Sss steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tarver shoots in for a double leg but Sss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tarver is breathing heavily.
Tarver closes the distance and clinches up with Sss, looking for a takedown. Tarver pushes Sss against the cage but Sss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Sss shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tarver is trying to defend but Sss finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sss tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tarver controls his leg. #T1##SUB#
Tarver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Tarver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sss is keen to just control but Tarver is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Tarver with the active half guard here but Sss passes nicely into side control.
Tarver tries to buck Sss off but Sss is having none of it.
Tarver gets back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Tarver looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sss pushes past his half guard into mount!
Sss trying to control but Tarver is having none of it.
Tarver is working to get back to half guard.
Tarver is working hard here to advance position.
Tarver manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tarver is looking for a sweep. Sss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Tarver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Tarver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sss pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions off his back.
Tarver is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sss's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sss is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sss trying to control but not successfully. #T4##SUB#
Tarver looking for the RNC.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Tarver is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Sss has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Tarver has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Sss taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Tarver doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Tarver!
Antonio Tarver decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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